Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Florida Trauma System Advisory Council

On December 19, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Darwin Ang, Dr. Angus Jameson, Dr. Mark McKenney, Peter Powers, Madonna Stotsenburg, Jennifer Sweeney and Dr. Tracy Zito to the Florida Trauma System Advisory Council. Dr. Darwin Ang Dr. Ang is the Trauma Medical Director at HCA Florida Ocala and a Professor of Surgery […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Board of Governors of the State University System

On December 15, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Tim Cerio Cerio is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Director of the Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation. He serves as a Commissioner on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission and previously served as the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for the Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation. Cerio earned his bachelor’s degree in political […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ashley Bell Barnett to the Board of Governors of the State University System

On November 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ashley Bell Barnett to the Board of Governors of the State University System.   Ashley Bell Barnett Bell Barnett is a community advocate and serves her community in a variety of capacities. She currently serves on the Polk State College District Board of Trustees, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council

On October 13, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald Edenfield, Ed Hudak, Mike Prendergast, and Carolyn Timmann and the reappointment of Charles Broadway to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council.   Donald Edenfield Edenfield is the Jackson County Sheriff. He is an Adjunct Instructor at Chipola College, Florida Panhandle Technical […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jose R. Oliva to the Board of Governors of the State University System

On January 4, 2023, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jose R. Oliva to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Jose R. Oliva Oliva is the Chief Executive Officer at Oliva International Foods. A former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, he served as a State Representative from 2011–2020. Oliva is […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Daniel Adler to the Lee Memorial Health System Board of Directors

On December 15, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Adler to the Lee Memorial Health System Board of Directors. Daniel Adler Adler, of Fort Myers, is the Director of Legal Compliance for Millennium Physician Group. He was previously appointed as a Special Assistant General Counsel for the White House. Adler earned his bachelor’s […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare Ahead of Identified System 98L

On November 6, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis encourages Floridians to be prepared in the event of a storm as the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is monitoring the path of Invest 98L and potential impacts on Florida as Invest 98L develops. The Governor and FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie remain in constant communication with local government officials […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Richard Corcoran to the Board of Governors of the State University System

On May 27, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Corcoran to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Richard Corcoran Corcoran is a practicing attorney and the former Commissioner for the Florida Department of Education. He previously served as Speaker of the Florida House from 2016 to 2018. Corcoran is a […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $289 Million for Programs that Close Achievement Gaps, Improve STEM Education and Boost Student Resiliency

On March 16, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

HIALEAH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $289 million across Florida for programs that will ensure Florida is continuing to meet the needs of its students, teachers and families while remaining a national leader in closing education achievement gaps and advancing student growth. Governor DeSantis made the announcement at Hialeah Educational Academy, a school […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Craig Mateer to the Board of Governors of the State University System

On March 11, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Craig Mateer to the Board of Governors of the State University System.   Craig Mateer Mateer, of Orlando, is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CCM Capital Group and Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Bags, Inc. He is a member of the […]